Giorgos Kastrinakis (alternate spellings: Georgios, George) (Greek: Γιώργος Καστρινάκης) (born June 9, 1950) is a retired Greek American professional basketball player. He played basketball professionally for many years in the Greek Basket League. At 2.04 m tall, he played as a power forward-center. During his basketball playing career, Kastrinakis was mainly known for his spectacular dunking ability.

Giorgos Kastrinakis
Personal information
Born (1950-06-09) June 9, 1950 (age 74)
United States
NationalityGreek / American
Listed height6 ft 8.5 in (2.04 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
CollegeAmerican International
PositionPower forward / center
Number13
Career history
1972–1984Olympiacos
0Ilysiakos
Career highlights and awards
As player:
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Greece
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 1979 Yugoslavia

College career

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Kastrinakis played college basketball at American International College, with the Yellow Jackets.

Club career

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Kastrinakis was one of two long-time stars on the Olympiacos Piraeus basketball team, along with fellow Greek American Steve Giatzoglou, in the 1970s. With Olympiacos, Kastrinakis won two Greek League championships in 1976 and 1978, as well as four Greek Cups in 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1980. He was the Greek Cup Finals Top Scorer in 1976 and 1980. He also played with Ilysiakos.

National team career

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Kastrinakis was one of the stars of the senior Greek national basketball team during the 1970s. With Greece, Kastrinakis played at the EuroBasket 1973, the EuroBasket 1975, the EuroBasket 1979, and the EuroBasket 1981.[1]

Awards and accomplishments

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Pro clubs

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Greek national team

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References

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